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Astrophel and Stella: 30

The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia written by Sir Philip Sidney, Knight. Now the third time published with sundry new additions of the same author. Edinburgh: Printed by Robert Walde-graue, 1599. STC 22542.

5] three parts in one: France was divided by religion: the Catholics, the Calvinists (Huguenots), and the Politiques, who advocated leniency towards the Calvinists and a separation of Church and State. Back to Line

6] diets: the Diet (Assembly, or Reichstag) of the Holy Roman Empire Back to Line

8] Organ-tree: probably, ."orange tree,." a reference to Prince William of Orange (1533-1584), leader of the Dutch Revolt Back to Line